For many people, taking care of their vehicle means filling it up with gas, washing it, and getting the occasional oil change. But your vehicle needs a little more TLC if you want to prevent breakdowns, avoid costly repairs and drive it for years to come.

In addition to oil changes, your vehicle also needs other regularly scheduled maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
Your vehicle should get a tune-up regularly, according to its specific maintenance schedule

While driving, it's important that you are able to stop - every time you need to. When you first got your vehicle, the brakes were firm, and you barely needed to press on the pedal to activate the brakes.

The heat has been almost unbearable this summer, and one of the places that heats up the most is your vehicle. Leaving the windows rolled down puts you at risk for theft, and with the humidity, doesn't do much to cool down your vehicle's interior.

Every car owner wants to turn on their vehicle and hear the engine purr. But if your engine is making a pinging or knocking noise, idling rough, losing power, hesitating hard starting or drinking more gas than normal, there's a problem.

Of all of the systems, components and parts that make up your vehicle, your tires are the only thing that is in contact with the road. That's why it's so important to make sure that your tires are in good condition.

Before the title of a vehicle can be registered to a new owner, it must have a Safety Standards Certificate (SSC). Some insurance companies are also requesting a copy of the SSC when applying for insurance for a new to you vehicle.